Paving the Way: Connecting OST Locally and Across the State
This year VPOST is taking our annual conference on the road! Rather than hosting one state-wide event, we are leaning into our goal to strengthen and establish local OST networks, by hosting local mini-conferences! Our traveling conference, Paving the Way: Connecting Out-of-School Time Locally and Across Virginia was created to intentionally be more accessible to OST staff by bringing professional development to your backyards at a more affordable rate! Strong local networks create points of connection and establish channels for communication and collaboration across the Commonwealth. We are stronger when we act together and local-to-state networks allow us to push in the same direction for positive change. We hope you will join us in building community and connection at VPOST 15th annual conference, Paving the Way: Connecting Out-of-School Time Locally and Across Virginia.
Join Us Today!
The first stop of our traveling conference will be just outside of Harrisonburg in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. On Thursday, May 30, 2024, join your colleagues at Blue Ridge Community College, Workforce Center for a day of learning, networking, and connection! Learn more at the events page here or simply click the button below to register now!
Future Stops on the Traveling Conference
Registration for our future stops on the traveling conference will be coming soon. Please see the information below for more!
| Region | Date | Location | Regional Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Valley | May 30, 2024 | Blue Ridge Community College, Workforce Center | Harrisonburg OSL Network |
| Central Virginia | August 5, 2024 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond Youth Development Network |
| Hampton Roads | August 20, 2024 | Denbigh Community Center | Newport News Parks and Recreation |
| Southwest Virginia | September, 2024 | Coming soon! | Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia |
| Northern Virginia | September, 2024 | Coming soon! | Alexandria Youth Support Network and Fairfax OST Network |
Interested in speaking? Contact Christine.Jones-Monaccio@v-post.org.
